From ancient civilizations to modern times, compasses have played an important role in helping people find their way. But with the advent of GPS and other advanced technologies, many people wonder if ...

As compasses draw closer to the magnetic North and South Poles, they become less reliable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

COMPASSES at Greenwich Observatory in London will soon be pointing true north for the first time in 360 years. Most people don’t realise that compasses are often slightly wrong because the ‘true north ...

The latest update to the World Magnetic Model includes new information on blackout zones, areas where compasses become unreliable due to the magnetic forces at play. Arctic travelers will have better ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for Vikings. During their prime, the Vikings mastered the seas ...

If you think your compass has been directing you true north, you are wrong. At some point over the next two weeks compasses at Greenwich will point true north for the first time in about 360 years.

Dividers and compasses are drawing instruments that have been used since antiquity to measure distances, transfer lengths from one drawing to another, and draw circles. The Greek mathematician, Euclid ...

The Earth's magnetic field is changing at an increasing rate, throwing off airports and altering the aurora borealis -- and its effect on ordinary compasses could mean the difference between homeward ...